1st Emirates International Congress in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics

Welcome Message

Dr. Dalal Elsori
Dr. Zeinab Alloub
Dr. Shola Faniran
Dr. Viren A. D'Sa
Dr. Pamela High

Dear Colleagues,

It’s with great pleasure and anticipation that we extend an invitation to attend the upcoming “1st Emirates International Congress in Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics” will be held on 17th – 18th May, 2025 at Sofitel Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Our theme for this year’s congress, “Exploring Multidisciplinary Care Models in Children in a World of Neurodiversities” underscores our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We have gathered a diverse group of experts and practitioners from around the globe to share their insights, research, and best practices. Together, we aim to ignite new ideas, inspire groundbreaking approaches, and drive forward the care of children with developmental and behavioral challenges.

The congress will encompass a broad spectrum of topics, featuring the latest evidence-based screening and assessment tools, comprehensive family-cantered care, and innovative therapeutic interventions. It will also highlight ongoing research focused on addressing children’s developmental challenges, presenting new treatment options. Additionally, the event will spotlight the latest advancements in AI-powered medical devices designed to support children with Behavioral and developmental disorders, including neurodevelopmental issues. The congress will also emphasize the role of multidisciplinary rehabilitation specialists and clinical psychologists in these fields.

We will explore cultural competence and diversity in the care of children with neutralizabilities, importance of early intervention, and the integration of multidisciplinary care models into management planning. Furthermore, we will shed a light on innovative educational programs and advocacy efforts with respect to developmental and behavioural pediatrics in primary care and in subspecialty care.

We are particularly excited about the workshops on hot topics in developmental and behavioral pediatrics which aims at providing practical solutions to the challenges we face in our day-to-day practice. Additionally, this congress Covers an invaluable opportunity to network with peers, share experiences, and build professional connections that will enhance patient care.

We look forward to an enriching and productive congress and hope you leave with new knowledge, Skills and connections that will benefit your patients.

We look forward to having you join us in Abu Dhabi in May 2025.

Warm Regards.

Dr. Dalal Elsori
Conference Chair
Consultant, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Head of the Mental Health Department
KidsHeart Medical Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dr. Zeinab Alloub
Conference Co-chair
Consultant Pediatrician
Neurodevelopment Al Jalila
Children’s Hospital
Clinical Associate Professor, MBRU
Dubai, UAE

Dr. Shola Faniran
Conference Co-chair
MBBS, PhD, FRACP
Consultant Paediatrician &
Developmental Paediatrician
Adjunct Clinical Associate
Professor of Pediatrics, MBRU
Mediclinic Hospital, UAE

Dr. Viren A. D’Sa
Conference Co-chair
Director, Division of Developmental
Behavioral Pediatrics,
Hasbro Children’s Hospital,
Rhode Island, USA

Dr. Pamela High
Conference Co-chair
Fellowship Program Director,
Division of Developmental
Behavioral Pediatrics,
Hasbro Children’s Hospital, USA

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